Join Me with partner Shoutlet for a Live Hangout on Must-Watch Social Trends

Curious what social trends will influence the next year in social?

Join me this Thursday 8/22 to hear my thoughts on the topic! I’ll be talking hot social trends during the Afternoon Snack ­– a live Hangout with Shoutlet COO Aaron Everson.

We’ll cover what’s shaping the industry now and in the months to come, from the rise of social business to the growth of mobile and better social analytics. As someone who champions social business everyday, I’m looking forward to a rich conversation that will provide you with some food for thought as you build your social program and collaborate internally to inject social thinking into all that you do.

You can register for the event here, or on G+ directly. You'll also have an opportunity to ask me questions during the Q&A!  http://shout.lt/k1c2


Talking social zombies and bootcamps at SXSW 2014

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Wondering what are key trends you need to know when building your social plan? Come find out in these fun/interactive sessions proposed for SXSW 2014!

First, you need to remember that social is a global phenomenon. You can engage with folks in Nairobi, New York or Naples. But... we all have cultural differences, and if you fail to take these into account you run the risk of becoming a social zombie:

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Vote now for this session! [http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/23204]

Second, unleash the vast power of social by tying it to those other big trends in technology right now: big data and analytics. Apply social across all your business processes, create an environment of expertise and trust, and develop a corporate culture that embraces collaboration:

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 Vote now for this bootcamp! http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/23035

Will I see you at SXSW 2014? If so, reach out and let's chat further!